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The Joneses are in debt up to their eye balls and broke, so why do we want to keep up with them? We should be avoiding them like the plague. Whether the Joneses live down the street from you or...
No matter how clean your house is, the chances are very good that you have fallen victim to a swarm of fruit flies at one time or another. As a matter of fact, many households attract fruit flies...
Unclogging a sink drain trap is one of the easiest plumbing tasks that the homeowner can do without calling a plumber. The sink drain trap is very important to keep odor from sewage coming back up...
Some feral cats will choose you. Other cats will just come for the food that you put out for them. It is as if the feral cats broadcast to the colony that you have the best cat food on the...
Making a Leprechaun Trap for St. Patrick’s Day is a fun and creative craft-project for children to do. Why would you want to capture a leprechaun??? Well, to get his gold, of course!!! Legend...
Trapping a feral cat may seem intimidating but if I can do it you can. For example one feral cat I named my disgruntled neighbor, felt it was his job to romance every female cat in the...
Before loading clothes, pull out the lint trap and clean off the filter. Then replace it making sure it fits securely into the slot. If it the filter frame is cracked or not in correctly it can...
Did you know that dry ice attracts mosquitoes, so if you place dry ice by a mosquito trap, away from your barbecue or any outdoor activity, the mosquitoes will leave you alone, and go toward the...
Feral cats are the offspring of lost or abandoned pet cats or other feral cats who are not spayed or neutered. They are wild. The word "tame" in the title is in quotes because ferals...
Every once in awhile a good thorough cleaning is in order for your dryer lint trap. If its left dirty and not given a good cleaning every so often it can cause your dryer to use twenty to thirty...
If you're bugged by yellow jackets, wasps or moths, try this environmentally safe trap that lures these insects in.
Are you trying to get rid of a raccoon that is tearing up your house or yard? Are you seeing little footprints in your yard or in the snow? I will give you a tip on how to make a raccoon leave the...
The giant city of Las Vegas can be considered one of the most exciting places on earth, however; there are many dangers to watch out for. One of those dangers is "tourist traps" that...
Gnats, Gnats, Gnats! During the growing season, it seems that any time you bring fresh produce into the house you bring in a few Gnats with it. They swarm around you, fly around your head, and...
If you are a compassionate person, moved by the plight of helpless, homeless animals, then you will want to learn how to safely trap and care for some of the smaller members of the animal...
Does your sink drain slowly? Does it not drain at all? Chances are, you have a plugged drain that can be fixed very quickly. All you need it a little time, and a couple tools, and you can do it...
Does it ever bother you when people ask what you're doing on a certain day (Do you have any plans on Friday?) or date (What are you doing July 13th?), and you'd rather know what exactly they're...
If you have ever wanted to keep European Honeybees (Apis mellifera) and have wondered how to get started, trapping a feral swarm is an inexpensive, exciting way to go.
It is the time of year when wasps are taking over the outbuilding and the garden. Here is a simple almost free wasp trap you can make.
Do you have a clogged or slow drain? Maybe it's always been slow or maybe your eight year old just tried to flush down a pot of spaghetti (true story). If you are reading this, you have probably...
Too often, people are finding that raccoons are moving into rural areas, causing moderate damage wherever they go. It is relatively easy to safely, and humanely remove a problem raccoon from your...
Household bugs and pest insects like Cockroaches are so annoying; they are among the hardiest insects on the planet. They are one of the most commonly noted household pest insects that sneak into...
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a beautiful European city with friendly people and a sunny climate. It is famous for, among many things, its collection of art, lively nightlife, tapas and beer. A...
Take your dryer lint trap out of dryer lint trap keeper and wash with hot soapy water and light soft sponge. This will help keep your dryer from costing you and from burning out the heating...
Enliven the wonder and creativity of your child’s imagination by trying to capture a fairy. I will show you how to make a trap, bait the trap to attract different types of fairies, and how to...
First, you should know that I am going to be referring to skunks as "stinky kitties". This makes them sound much more adorable and fun. So...maybe you are trying to humanely relocate a...
Rumors of Bigfoot aka Sasquatch have evolved for hundreds of years. Many upstanding citizens have claimed to have seen this large apeman in nearly every state in the union. You too can put the...
Beatdown decks in Yugioh are insanely hard to defeat, unless you have one yourself, but its still pretty hard. Heres how to make a GREAT beatdown deck.
Ahhh! It's summer and those awful fruit flies have invaded! Quick, make a fruit fly trap!
No one wants to admit to having a need for a better mouse trap but you'd be hard pressed to find someone who has not needed one at some point in their lives. Mice are an active part of Rural,...
If you have problems with feral hogs on your property, you can follow these easy guidelines to help try to eliminate these problematic critters off your private property.
If you are looking for a way to prevent flies from coming into your house but are skeptical of poisons or sticky traps this is the solution you are looking for. If you make a fly tray with bubble...
How to make a simple animal trap and catch animals as they enter the box. While this is a very simple trap, it proves very efficient when not to many other items are available. Think of this...
Hornets can be a nuisance if you have a hummingbird feeder set up in your yard. Like hummingbirds, hornets are attracted to the sweet scent of the sugary water inside the feeder. Not only does...
Although some prefer them as pets, most think of mice as pesky creatures. For those of us who would rather not keep them around, a trap is necessary. Times have changed. Either mice have gotten...
Most of us will encounter a Clogged Kitchen Sink at some point in our lives. There's no need to panic, most clogs are moderately easy to fix.
Before Saint Patrick's Day, both of my children (in Kindergarten) have had a chance to try and catch a swift, little, green Irish leprechaun with one of their homemade "traps". The...
Nothing is more frustrating that clogged drains. You are in a hurry, have other things to do, and the sink backs up on you. You don’t have to make an expensive call to the plumber to unstop...
Pouring grease down your sink really isn’t a good idea. Grease can clog up a sink rather quickly. One of the keys to keeping a sink grease trap clean is to avoid getting grease in it as much as...
Slugs love moist or damp yard conditions, which usually means our yards and gardens. The kids may love chasing these sticky creatures with a salt shaker but they can't get ever one for...
You've worked hard sowing your garden and watching it grow only to have rabbits come in for a snack at the crack of dawn and nibble it down to nothing. Nothing can be more frustrating to a...
It is estimated that there are 70 million feral cats in the United States. No matter where you live there are several nearby so there are a number of reasons why you might need to trap a feral...
If you live in the country like I do, chances are you're visited by lots of wild animals. Wild cats, while beautiful to look at, will not let humans get too close. They often make their homes in...
Are skunks damaging your landscaping? These almost cute members of the weasel family can cause lasting damage and infect your dogs with distemper. So even if the smell is not present yet you have...
Whether you call them crawfish, crawdads, or crayfish, these little guys are tasty! Lucky for us they are easy to catch, easy to cook, and easy to eat. If you have a waterway near you, rig up...
Whether you call them crawfish, crawdads, or crayfish, these little guys are tasty! Lucky for us they are easy to catch, easy to cook, and easy to eat. If you have a waterway near you, rig up...
This article will help you clear a clogged drain without having to buy expensive liquid drain cleaners. The process is fairly simple and will save you money by not having to call a plumber.
Do you have one of the bathroom sinks that doesn't have a stopper, or a a stopper that doesn't work. Fret no more, here's how to fix it!
In order to keep your grease trap working properly to prevent grease buildup, regular cleaning is essential. If a grease trap is not well maintained, it will not work efficiently. Luckily,...
consistently land on the green from any sand trap